Blondie recently released their ninth album, Panic of Girls which is full of international flowing flavors like Latin, French, reggae…all of those multilingual sounds on one album scream where they’ve been and breathe like a fine wine that improves with age. I’ve been sipping Blondie with deliberate pleasure since I saw them last week at …
Halloween superstitions, Macbeth, and Merde
Shakespeare said, All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. I’ve been thinking of Shakespeare, specifically Macbeth. Many great stories come with an accompanying curse. The Macbeth curse is probably the most famous …
Football, Food, and Fall Family Fun
Fall brings: football, food, and family fun! Saturdays are much anticipated in our house with the Alabama game being the main event. My husband, Derek, and I talk about what we want to do for dinner the day before of the game, because every football game is a reason to celebrate! Bama fans are very …
Meeting Manolo
Neiman Marcus NorthPark hosted 67 year-old shoe designer Manolo Blahnik this past Friday. My friend Ellynn and I observed the champagne reception and browsed the beautiful shoes while we waited for Manolo to make his appearance and begin signing stilelettos heels and his new book, Manolo’s New Shoes. The most beautiful shoe has no meaning …
Inspire a Rainbow of Languages
Developing an ear and tongue for language is a life-long process that shapes the way we think. Languages are like a beautiful rainbow. Each color has its own personality and reflects its culture. Think of not only looking at the rainbow, but listening to it. • German-regimented language, orderly minds• Portuguese-mellow sounds, mellow attitudes• French– …
Apricot Lane Inspired Top Ten Fall Fashion Picks
When I hear Earth, Wind & Fire’s, Do you remember the 21st night of September, I’m in the mood to dig through my stash of cool-weather clothes. But if that September search through your sweaters and jeans leaves you uninspired, you know it’s time for a fall wardrobe update. I recently had the “21st of …
Busy is Good?
I’m pretty sure I’m not a masochist! Even though I put myself through torture (be it dancing in my pointe shoes, sleep deprivation, or just pushing myself harder than necessary) then feeling gratification from the accomplishment (not the pain) I always come back for more! I think most moms enjoy that delirious pleasure; the thrill …
Do Wear White After Labor Day!
The first Monday in September marks an end to summer and for many women it is ingrained that it must also be an end to wearing white. I think it’s much more fun to be a fashion forward trendsetter than to abide by this tradition. After all, this is not the 1950s when “ladies” …
Music is a Heart Form
Imagine yourself in a restaurant, your car, a beauty salon, or in a theatre before the show begins … There’s always music in the background, making that moment with your family or friends special and memorable. Music sets the mood and enhances or creates the atmosphere. Music is a universal language. It brings people together, …
Encouragement for Moms going back to work, and believing in Angels
My head is a running sound track and when under pressure my mind goes straight to David Bowie’s “Pressure, pushing down on me…” Life is less “pressure” and more beautiful if you believe in angels. I think of new moms going back to work this time of year with school about to begin. I remember …
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Sweet Dreams and Goodnight Moon
Once you join the motherhood, you will forgo your sleep! I love this quote by Leo J. Burke: People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one. Even though we may complain about a lack of sleep, I think most mothers would say we would trade a lifetime of sleep for …
Je vois la vie en rose: I see life in rosy hues
Gertrude Stein said, “America is my country and Paris is my hometown.” Florence, Italy is my hometown but I love so many French things and the French way of life that I can relate to her quote. Oh to be around when Hemingway, Stein, and Picasso were living it up at Café deux Magots in Paris. I invite you to join me …